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The Butchery Grand Opening Celebration at Crystal Cove

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By Greer Wylder
December 08, 2016

The place to be on Saturday is at the new Butchery at Crystal Cove Shopping Center in Newport Beach. The full-service butcher shop known for high-quality meats, artisan cheeses, craft beers and wines, will celebrate the opening of its third Orange County location at Crystal Cove on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Butchery’s other two locations are in Costa Mesa and Brea. You can stop by the new Butchery and sample an array of gourmet products and experience food demonstrations by several of top-notch purveyors. The new Butchery offers even more exclusive specialty products and…

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Segerstrom Center’s Chamber Music Series Welcomes the Takács Quartet

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By Greer Wylder
December 08, 2016

The award-winning Takács Quartet returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts on Saturday, Dec. 10 for an evening of chamber music that includes Haydn’s String Quartet Op. 77 No. 2, Bartók’s String Quartet No. 2 and Dvořák’s String Quintet Op. 97.  And, we will be giving away a pair of tickets to one lucky reader who leaves a comment on Instagram @dailydoseoc, or our Facebook page. We will announce the winner tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 9 at 11 a.m. The Takács Quartet includes Edward Dusinberre, violin; Károly Schranz, violin; Geraldine Walther, viola and András Fejér, cello. Violist Erika Eckert joins the…

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Give and Get Pieology

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By Greer Wylder
December 07, 2016

Give the gift of Pieology this holiday season and receive pizza for yourself! Pieology Pizzeria, where pizza enthusiasts go to create quick and delicious artisan-style custom pizzas for one affordable price, has made gift giving deliciously easy this year with its Holiday Gift Card Promotion. Offered at all Pieology locations, through the end of the year, guests who purchase $25 in gift cards will receive a FREE Pizza Bonus Card to use January 1 through March 31, 2017. Orange County Pieology locations: 12841 Towne Center in Cerritos. 562.860.5202. 9543 Valley View Street in Cypress. 714.995.5483. 516 North State College Blvd.…

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The Gift of Relaxation at Burke Williams

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By Greer Wylder
December 06, 2016

This holiday season, Burke Williams---an oasis for stress relief and a destination for rejuvenation--- is offering three special gift card packages at an unprecedented value, and each gift purchased will include a coveted 3-Day Spa Pass and 20% off services booked the same day as a special gift just for you. Now, you can pamper the ones you love while saving money with Burke Williams Gift Card Packages. The luxurious gift card package options are: “Introduction” that includes a luxurious 50-minute Pure Relaxation Massage or nourishing Spy Style Facial, and its fabulous Spa Pedicure starting at $129 (regular price $169…

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The American Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker

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By Greer Wylder
December 06, 2016

The American Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker will perform 12 shows from December 9-18 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. The Nutcracker, set to music by Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky, features choreography by Alexei Ratmansky, scenery and costumes by award-winning designer Richard Hudson and lighting by Jennifer Tipton. Principal Casting for The Nutcracker at Segerstrom Center the Arts Artists and program are subject to change. Friday, December 9 at 7 p.m. Misty Copeland Herman Cornejo Sunday, December 11 at 12:30 p.m. Isabella Boylston Jeffrey Cirio Thursday, December 15 at 7 p.m. Isabella Boylston Jeffrey Cirio Saturday, December 17 at…

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